High Performance

USTA High Performance provides American juniors and young professional players with the opportunities to reach their maximum potential. This mission is facilitated through enhanced coaching education programs, top supplemental coaching in men’s and women’s tennis and junior and collegiate competition and training programs.

Facilitate the development of world-class American players.

Award High Performance player grants.

Assist the Community Outreach and Multicultural Participation department in selecting the appropriate players to receive multicultural player grants.

Work with the USOC on grants and awards.

Award USTA Pro Circuit and other pro tournament wild cards.

Participate in wild card determinations at the US Open Championships.

Provide customer service to players, parents and coaches for men’s and women’s tennis programs, professional circuits and the ITF circuit.

Work with college tennis to help U.S. prospects compete in intercollegiate athletics.

Work closely with private coaches and academies of top U.S. prospects.

Assist in the selection of players and coaches for Olympic events (i.e., Pan Am Games).

Manage the Touring Pro program to help young American players make the transition to the professional level.

Organize and support ITF events in the United States to provide opportunities for American players.

Work with the USTA Pro Circuit department to strategically schedule tournaments throughout the year.

Provide support to the Professional Tennis Division in relation to Davis Cup, Fed Cup and the Olympics.

College Varsity TennisClick here for an extensive FAQ on playing varsity college tennis.

The Progressive Development of a High Performance Player

Click here for a brochure has been featured in the High Performance Coaching Newsletter and takes a coach through the three phases of athlete development. Within each phase, information is presented on the:

Physical Skills that should be developed and worked on,

Tactical Skills that should be emphasized,

Technical Skills that should be emphasized,

Mental skills that should be developed, and

Coaching styles and instructional methods that can be employed.

The Role of Parents in Junior TennisClick here for parents' guides and other information from the USTA.